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I recently came across an article by Heatmap News on the potential of #thermalbatteries. The accessibility, scalability and readiness for immediate deployment excites me about the potential of this solution. The impact of thermal batteries is enormous. They have the potential to: ▪️ Facilitate the decarbonization of energy-intensive industries ▪️ Contribute to the stability and sustainability of the grid ▪️ Enable companies to store excess renewable energy, ensuring a reliable supply of high-temperature heat without relying on fossil fuels ▪️ Significantly reduce global carbon emissions (10% of global CO2 emissions come from high-temp industrial processes) In Climate People's latest #1MinuteClimateSnippet, we shed light on the challenges associated with current energy storage methods and how thermal batteries offer a promising solution to overcome these bottlenecks. Leading the way are companies such as Rondo Energy, Antora Energy, Malta Inc, Fourth Power, Kyoto Group AS, Sunamp, Eco-Tech Ceram, KRAFTBLOCK, ENERGYNEST and Brenmiller Energy ($BNRG). Check out the snippet in the comments section.

“When these big power events hit, like these big storms, the grid is taking longer and longer to rebound. So, [businesses] are trying to figure out what alternatives to invest in to make sure that they can not be on the grid when the event hits,” Fredrickson said in an interview. Solar micro grids, energy use reduction and other sustainable measures help make a business more resilient. If you are looking for the whole enchilada of going grid optional or piecing it together, we can help. We offer financing, products, services and maintenance under one roof. We make sure you get the most up to date equipment and a maintenance contract you can rely on for an affordable price. If you are already spending $1,000 or more per month on energy, this could be a game changer for you. DM me for more info. https://lnkd.in/gr6xebTi #resiliency #decarbonization #energyefficiency #facilityservices #boma #ifma #irem

Thermal Energy Storage is taking off more and more. Again a report (by Systemiq Ltd.; read here: https://lnkd.in/eM8NGJbe ) shows the wide range of benefits from reducing the investment amounts for electricity grids and preventing curtailment of variable renewable energy generation to efficiency and cost benefits. Robert Habeck calls it the "missing link" between renewable energy and waste heat on the one side and decarbonized industrial heat on the other side. It was such a nice gesture from him to take the time in January to answer us one question: "What is the need and the future of energy storages?" #energystorage #energypolicy #energy

☝️💡A couple of weeks back, we asked Robert Habeck about the role, energy storages are going to play now and in the future. A new report from Systemiq Ltd. solidifies the views of the importance: 🌡️⚡Thermal energy storage powered by renewable electricity, our Net-Zero Heat System, "could reduce the equivalent of up to ~40% of 2022 global gas use and the equivalent of up to 14% of global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century" according to the report. This is one of the single most potential contributor to a climate neutral future. 🚀 It will be the technology of choice for decarbonizing industrial heat because: a) it serves the grid system, contributing to a possible reduction of electricity demand peak (6%-30%). "This way, ETES is estimated to enable an average of ~2.6× its own capacity in renewable generation capacity to come online." b) other technologies, such as hydrogen or carbon capture, have low efficiencies and high costs, and heat pumps only reach about 150°C, making them unsuitable for half of industrial energy. Direct electrification has the same efficiency, "however, the inflexible baseload demand of heat pumps, e-boilers and e-furnaces requires additional investment — either in the electricity network or in on-site storage — to translate intermittent electricity from renewables into continuous electricity." Read the whole report here: https://lnkd.in/gJ6aqjYh These thoughts - decarbonization, grid flexibility and overcoming intermittent generation - are what is driving energy storage in general, and where the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection sees a missing link. #energy #energystorage #energypolicy #gridresilience #grid #climateaction #industry

🌟In the pursuit of a sustainable future, #energystorage technologies play a crucial role. Among these, the emergence of #5KWh wall-mounted batteries signifies a significant stride towards establishing clean and dependable energy syste. ✅Enhanced Reliability and Efficiency of Renewable Energy Systems: They facilitate the smoother integration of solar and wind power, diminishing reliance on fossil fuels. ✅Improved Grid Stability and Resilience: During events like severe storms or grid failures, these #batteries can provide backup power to critical infrastructure, homes, and businesses, ensuring the continuity of essential services and operations. ✅Advancement of Carbon Neutrality: By offering a dependable means of storing and utilizing #cleanenergy, 5KWh wall-mounted batteries expedite the displacement of fossil fuel-based electricity generation, resulting in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. More detials,please contact:emma@vnicepower.com Official website:www.vnicepower.com

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It's time to bust one of the most damaging myths about solar PV: that the technology has a major waste problem. A recent report in Nature shows convincingly that the cumulative waste generated by fossil fuel processes and other sources is orders of magnitude larger than solar PV waste. The authors also show how the pervasiveness of this myth has slowed solar PV deployment in places where it's most needed. We should of course, strive for circularity and minimize environmental impacts of all technologies. https://lnkd.in/eisXvERT #climatescience #renewableenergy #power #solar #solarpv #circularity #energydata #transition #energytransition #sustainability #netzero #fossilfuels #myths

I’m so happy to read this! Finally a research based answer to this question: Do solar panels have an impact on the #environment in the end life stage? Besides debunking the myth, the article published in Nature underlines two things: 1. There is a need for holistic research for understanding impacts on the environment 2. #LCA - lifecycle analysis is an important tool to identify both environmental and social impacts across the value chain.

Is solar thermal a good option. My new blog and the linked article from ABC Business adds something to the conversation. #girtbysea #sgpaus #sustainability #smallbusinessowner https://lnkd.in/gcukq75f